The British and German embassies in Turkey have been forced to shut amid fears of a militant attack. The embassies in Ankara both stayed closed today after intelligence warned of a possible threat during the festival of Eid al-Adha.
The authorities said four people arrested earlier this week as part of an investigation into the warning have no links to terror groups. So-called Islamic State and Kurdish rebels recently carried out attacks. British ambassador Richard Moore said on his Twitter account the closure was a reasonable precaution.
However, apart from saying staff were working closely and cooperatively with Turkish authorities, he would not be drawn on the nature of the threat. The embassy had been due to reopen today after closing for the holiday.